The 15-hour Principal and Administrator course was created so you can provide your students with a school where adults recognize the signs of abuse and know how to respond. A school where your students can excel academically because they know they are physically and emotionally safe. This course covers the following information:
MODULE 1: Why do we need Safer, Smarter Schools?
- Prevalence of Abuse
- Leadership Role of Principals and Administrators
- Position of School in Recognizing Abuse - Exposure to students, knowledge of families, number of adults interacting with students
- Role of School in Reporting – Likelihood of disclosure
- Ability of School to Provide Support and Follow Up
MODULE 2: How Can We Recognize Abuse?
- Social and Environmental Risk Factors
- Physical Indicators
- Behavioral Indicators
- Student Disclosure
- Third Party/Anonymous Reports
MODULE 3: How Can We Recognize Predators?
- Common Characteristics of Predators
- Methods Used by Predators to Gain Access
- The Grooming Process
- Procedures for Allowing Volunteers in Classrooms
- Guidelines for Adults on Campus – Staff, teachers, vendors, university students/faculty
- Recognizing Changes in Student Behavior
- Recognizing Inappropriate Behaviors in Staff Members
- Procedures for Intervention
MODULE 4: Mandatory Reporting Laws
- School Support Personnel Roles
- Student Disclosure Statement Procedures
- Florida Abuse Hotline Protocol
- Roles of Support Agencies
- Post-Investigation Issues
- Support for Students, Families
MODULE 5: How Can You Build a Safer, Smarter School?
- Prevention Curriculum Programming
- Creating a Success-Oriented School Climate
- Developing a Positive Behavior Management Program
- Building Classroom Community
- Faculty/Staff Selection and Training
- Developing Effective Parent Partnerships
- Building Partnerships with Support Agencies and Community Groups